Twenty minutes east of Oaxaca City, in a small town named after the very tree it’s famous for, sits something that stops people in their tracks. El Árbol del Tule doesn’t look real from a distance. It looks like several trees compressed together into one enormous mass of bark and branches, spilling out in every…
Every week someone messages me on Instagram asking whether Oaxaca is safe, what to eat first, whether they need to speak Spanish, or how to get from the airport to the city without getting ripped off. After over a decade living here, I’ve heard most of the questions. These are the honest answers — not…
Flying into Oaxaca City? Here’s everything you need from the moment you land — what it costs, how it works, and the tips that save you time and money. ✈️ Oaxaca Airport (OAX): Quick Facts 👉 5 Days in Oaxaca City: A Practical Itinerary for First-Time Visitors How many airports are there in Oaxaca City?…
Every week, someone arrives in Oaxaca, opens their Uber app, and watches it spin. No drivers. No results. Just a loading screen in a city that, by all appearances, should have ride-hailing by now. It’s one of the most searched questions about visiting Oaxaca, and the answer is more interesting than a simple yes or…
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most culturally complex destinations — and that’s exactly what makes it extraordinary. Home to 16 officially recognized indigenous groups, each with their own language, traditions, and way of life, this is a place where pre-Hispanic culture isn’t preserved in museums — it’s still actively lived. The Zapotec and Mixtec roots…
Hurricane season is here — and for Oaxaca’s Pacific coast, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more active seasons in recent years. If you’re visiting or living in Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, Mazunte, or anywhere along the Oaxacan coast between May and November, this is worth reading. Not to alarm you — hurricanes…
After 8 years of riding around Oaxaca, it finally happened—my bike got stolen. If you’re locking your bike up in the street here, do it at your own risk. Honestly, it was just a matter of time. Bike theft is pretty common in Oaxaca City. Having a bike in the city is super convenient. There…
You can’t miss them — there is an OXXO on every other corner it seems these days. They’ve become a go-to for quick errands and late-night cravings. But while they do offer convenience, it’s worth taking a closer look at what that convenience is really doing. The Good OXXO is undeniably handy. You can pay…
Mexican idioms, sayings, and everyday expressions are where Spanish stops sounding like a textbook and starts coming to life. They’re the playful twists and cultural shortcuts that locals use to connect, joke, and speak their minds. Learning these doesn’t just boost your Spanish—it shows you’re embracing the culture, and locals will love it. Dive straight…
I’m going to be honest—you’ll need a bit of Spanish while visiting Oaxaca. It shouldn’t be a big surprise: most people here don’t speak English. Sure, hotel staff, tour guides, and some restaurant workers in tourist areas will—but in small shops, taxis, markets and street food stalls, English is rare. That said, don’t worry. A…